WATCH: Student shot by police during protests at UKZN PMB

Students claim she was shot at by police.

They're also alleging that police used live ammunition on demonstrating students.

It's believed she was caught in the crossfire between the police and protesting students - who earlier today threw stones at police and passing vehicles.

Hundreds of students stormed the main entrance to the campus this morning - outnumbering police and private security personnel. Tensions have mounted following the shooting incident.

Earlier today, police used rubber bullets and teargas to disperse crowds of angry students who lit fires near the entrances to some of the residences - in protest over varsity fees and proposed fee increments for 2017. 

Private security guards are currently manning the entrances to all lecture venues.

Meanwhile in Durban, some students are boycotting classes at UKZN's Howard College campus in Durban.

They say they have been peacefully going into classes where lectures are underway - telling students that they are thwarting others’ efforts in fighting for a free education when they attend classes.

Law student Waris Asmal, who is also the president of the Howard College Debating Union, says the university's interdict preventing any protests is illegitimate.

Another student, Trevor Nyembe, has been walking around campus with a placard hanging around his neck that reads: "Don't shoot. We're here to study".

Meanwhile students at the institution's Westville campus have told Newswatch that the mass meeting scheduled for 10:30 hasn't started yet.

UKZN management has taken the decision to extend this year's academic programme into 2017.